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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,359.92, 462,787.44 and 184,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,359.92, 462,787.44 and 184,457.04 is: 254,545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,359.92 : 462,787.44 = 184,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,359.92/462,787.44 = 184,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,359.92x = 462,787.44 × 184,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,359.92x = 85,364,401,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,364,401,331.58/335,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,545.63

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